Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia JHK Legal Full time
Overview

Sunshine Coast Legal Assistant

An exciting opportunity for a university student to join our Sunshine Coast team as a Legal Assistant on a part-time basis, gaining valuable experience while completing your studies.

About Us
JHK Legal is a dynamic and innovative Australian law firm committed to providing approachable, expedient and economically transparent legal services to clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where every team member contributes to our success.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in supporting our legal team by providing comprehensive administrative assistance across a wide range of matters. Your exceptional organisational skills and keen attention to detail are crucial, as the team will depend on you to ensure that the processes run smoothly and effectively for our clients.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • File opening and diary management;
  • Drafting correspondence and legal documents;
  • Preparing tribunal and court documentation;
  • Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met;
  • Provide general support to lawyers and other team members as needed;
  • Answering phone calls and assisting clients with any questions they have;
  • Closing and Archiving;
  • Assisting with end of month invoicing process.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a university student looking to get their foot in the door of the legal profession. Gain valuable experience, hands-on exposure and mentoring from a knowledgeable and supportive team. This role will give you broad insight into legal processes and help you develop the foundational skills needed to grow into a future paralegal or legal professional.

What You Need to Succeed
  • Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities. You are comfortable managing multiple tasks and priorities all at once;
  • Self-motivated with a keen attention to detail;
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
  • Strong work ethic;
  • Sound Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at recruitment@jhklegal.com.au. Please include "Your Name, Sunshine Coast Legal Assistant" in the subject line.

We Offer

At JHK Legal, we believe in creating a workplace where our team feels valued, supported, and inspired. We offer a range of benefits and regular events to promote a positive and connected team culture, including:

  • Monthly employee recognition awards
  • Employee referral program
  • Paid parental leave and volunteer leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Regular social activities
  • Celebrations for birthdays, achievements and special milestones

JHK Legal is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Only applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

Details
  • Seniority level: Internship
  • Employment type: Part-time
  • Job function: Legal
  • Industries: Legal Services

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